Bahag (en. Loincloth)

ba-hag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of lower garment often made of cloth and worn by men, typically in indigenous communities.

The indigenous people wear a loincloth as part of their traditional attire.

Ang mga katutubo ay nagsusuot ng bahag bilang bahagi ng kanilang tradisyonal na damit.

A common attire in ancient times in the Philippines.

Warriors in ancient societies wore a loincloth when they went into battle.

Ang mga mandirigma sa sinaunang lipunan ay nakasuot ng bahag tuwing sila ay lalaban.

Often seen in festivals and cultures of indigenous people.

People at the festival wear a loincloth to showcase their culture.

Ang mga tao sa festival ay nakasuot ng bahag upang ipakita ang kanilang kultura.

from the Tagalog word

tail between legs

meaning hesitant or afraid to face a situation.

bahag ang buntot

barong

A traditional attire worn by men in the Philippines, typically worn underneath the loincloth.

barong

tradition

A common practice or custom that is passed down from one generation to the next.

tradisyon

A person's look that is cool or stylish.

You look cool today, bro! I love your outfit.

Parang bahag ka naman ngayon, bro! Ang ganda ng outfit mo.

Just taking it easy, chill.

I'm fine, just taking it easy.

Ayos lang ako, bahag lang.

Easy, like it's no big deal.

My date later is easy, so it’s no big deal.

Bahag lang ang date ko mamaya, kaya okay lang.